LEND Pitt: Advocacy Academy

Hosted by LEND Pitt.

The LEND Pitt Advocacy Academy (LPAA) is a FREE virtual advocacy training program for family members and caregivers, adult self-advocates, disability professionals, and university students interested in disability advocacy. Learn about advocacy strategies and effectively share knowledge, expertise, and insight from your lived experience. Sessions run on Tuesday evenings from 5 – 7 p.m., from September 29 through November 10.

The LEND Center of Pittsburgh at the University of Pittsburgh and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC educates a new generation of leaders in the field of disabilities and forges partnerships to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Upcoming Dates

  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Past Dates

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
  • Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location

Online